Information and Media Literacy: Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating and creating information in a variety of forms and media. Understanding the role of media in society. Historical fiction, photos, internet and other information research tools,TV Communication Skills: Understanding, managing and creating effective oral, written and multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts. ReadIng Internet and other information research tools, Library of Congress american Memory database, print media, video games, novels, newspaper, email, science textbook WrItIng Chat rooms/discussion forums, cameras/ recording equipment, multimedia resources, video camera/editing, book production tools Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking: Exercising sound reasoning in understanding and making complex choices, understanding the interconnections among systems. Internet and other information research tools, multi-media production tools Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution: Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems. Internet and other information research tools, email, online collaboration tools Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity: Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others, staying open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives. digital video/presentation tools, multi- media production tools Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills: Demonstrating teamwork and leadership; adapting to varied roles and responsibilities; working productively with others; exercising empathy; respecting diverse perspectives. Presentation tools, online message board, print publication tools Self-Direction: Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs, locating appropriate resources, transferring learning from one domain to another. Internet and other information research tools Accountability and Adaptability: Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal; workplace and community contexts; setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others; tolerating ambiguity. Internet and other information research tools, computer software Social Responsibility: Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace, and community contexts. Return to 21st Century Skills Index
Math ICT Skills for 4th Grade
Information and Media Literacy Accessing and managing information. Integrating and creating information. Evaluating and analyzing information. newspapers, books, spreadsheets, graphing programs, calculators, computers, Internet, films,tV programs,Websites, databases, internet and digital libraries Communication Skills Understanding, managing, and creating effective communications: orally, written, using multimedia. Word processing programs, graphic programs, presentation software, desktop publishing programs Critical thinking and Systems thinking Use logical reasoning skills. Becoming numerate. Skillful in using various Problem-Solving strategies. Word processing software, manipulatives, calculators, graphing calculators, spreadsheet software, probes, gPS, and geometry tool software. Problem Identification, formulation and Solution Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems. Manipulatives, calculators, graphing calculators, Smart boards, presentation software. Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity Develop and communicate ideas to others. digital cameras, laptop computers, multimedia presentation software, graphing calculators, probes/Cbrs, Website development software Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills Working well on a team. Exercising respect for diversity of opinions. Calculators, newspapers, Internet, spreadsheet programs, presentation software, video equipment Self-direction Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning. Calculators, computers, books, newspapers Accountability and Adaptability Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in various contexts. Setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others. Internet, presentation software, word processing, desktop publishing Social Responsibility Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind. Demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts. Internet, presentation software, newspapers Return to 21st Century Skills Index
Science ICT Skills for 4th Grade
Information and Media Literacy Accessing and managing information. Integrating and creating information. Evaluating and analyzing information. Internet, sciLInks, online resources, Print resources (newspapers, Books, newspapers, Magazines), PDA’s,Web databases (NASA, EPA, NOAA, USGS, etc...) Observational and Measurement tools (microscopes, telescopes, probes) TV programs (NASA, Discovery, National Geographic), Multimedia applications Videos, DVD’s CD ROMs), calculators, telecommunications, spreadsheets, word-processing. Communication Skills Understanding, managing, and creating effective communications: (a) orally, (b) written, (c) using multimedia. Video and audio recording devices, microphones, audio enhancement devices, assistive devices, digital recorders. computers, PDAs, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, email. Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking 1. Exercising sound reasoning. 2. Making complex choices. 3. Understanding the interconnections among systems. Drawing, graphing, and concept mapping software, observational and measurement tools (microscopes, telescopes, probes), digital cameras, digital recording devices, PDAs, calculators, computers, databases, print materials. Problem Identification, formulation and Solution 1. Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems. Computers, observational and measurement tools (microscopes, telescopes, probes), PDAs, spreadsheets, graphing tools, modeling software, word processing, Internet, databases, print materials. Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity 1. Develop, implement and communicate new ideas to others. Brainstorming software, collaboration software (including web-based collaborative network software), telecommunications, presentation software, digital cameras, projectors. Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills 1. Demonstrating teamwork and working productively with others. 2. Demonstrating and the ability to adapt to varied roles and responsibilities. 3. Exercise empathy and respecting diverse perspectives. Brainstorming software, collaboration software (including web-based collaborative network software), calculators, newspapers, Internet, spreadsheet programs, presentation software, video equipment, computers, team competitions (e.g. Science Olympics, Exploravision). Self-Direction 1. Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs, locating resources, and transferring learning from one domain to another. Planning, scheduling and evaluation tools (personal digital, computer, and web- based resources), calculators, computers, books, newspapers. Accountability and Adaptability 1. Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace and community contexts. 2. Setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others. Planning, scheduling and evaluation tools (personal digital, computer and web- based resources), Internet, presentation software, word processing. Social Responsibility 1. Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind. 2. Demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts. Web-based forums, online communities of learners. Return to 21st Century Skills Index
Social Studies ICT Skills for 4th Grade
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills Exercise sound reasoning in understanding. Make complex choices. Understand the interconnections among systems. Frame, analyze and solve problems. • Search engines & strategies • Spreadsheet & graphing software • Online sources • Print resources • Digital images • Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing) • Multimedia resources (clip art, video, sound, animations) • CAI & simulation software • Videoconferencing and interactive TV • TV,Video, & DVD • GiS & GPS tools Contextual Learning Skills The ability to take advantage of education in a variety of contexts both inside and outside the classroom; understanding that knowledge is acquired within a context. • Search engines & strategies • Spreadsheet & graphing software • Online sources • Print resources • Digital images • Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing) • Multimedia resources (clip art, video, sound, animations) • CAI & simulation software • Videoconferencing and interactive TV • TV,Video, & DVD • GiS & GPS tools Communication Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively. • Search engines & strategies • Spreadsheet & graphing software • Online sources • Print resources • Digital images • Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing) • Multimedia resources (clip art, video, sound, animations) • CAI & simulation software • Videoconferencing and interactive TV • TV,Video,& DVD • GiS & GPS tools • Collaboration tools (wikis, listservs, email, asynchronous conferencing, Chat) Information and Media Literacy Understand, manage and create effective oral, written and/or multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts. Analyze, access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information in a variety of forms and media. • Search engines & strategies • Spreadsheet & graphing software • Online sources • Print resources • Digital images • Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing) • Multimedia resources (clip art, video, sound, animations) • CAI & simulation software • Videoconferencing and interactive TV • TV,Video,& DVD • GiS & GPS tools • Collaboration tools (wikis, listservs, email, asynchronous conferencing, Chat) Creativity and innovation Skills Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work. Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others. Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives. • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing) • Web publishing software • Desktop publishing software (word processing & layout programs) • Spreadsheet & graphing software • Database creation software • Concept mapping/graphic organizers (ex.inspiration, Timeliner) • Collaboration tools (wikis, listservs, email, asynchronous conferencing, Chat) • Presentation tools • GiS & GPS tools • CAI software • Videoconferencing and interactive television • Production tools (digital photography & video) • Blogs Collaboration Skills Demonstrate ability to work effectively with diverse teams.Willing to be helpful and make necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal. •Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • digital networking tools • Cai & simulation software •Videoconferencing and interactive TV • authoring software • email • Cellular phones • Blogs • asynchronous discussion boards •Multimedia production tools •Online chat • Wikis • Listservs •real-time videoconferencing Return to 21st Century Skills Index
Geography ICT Skills for 4th Grade
Information and Media Literacy Accessing and managing information. Integrating and creating information. Evaluating and analyzing information. Audio/video tapes, films,tV programs, tape/video recorders, newspapers, books, computers, geographic information systems, global positioning systems, remote sensing (aerial photographs and satellite imagery), database and spreadsheet software, Internet and digital libraries Communication Skills Understanding, managing, and creating effective communications: orally, written and using multimedia. graphics programs, printers, copiers, computer presentation tools, maps (hard copy and digital), word processor, e-mail, desktop publishing programs Critical thinking and Systems thinking Exercising sound reasoning. Making complex choices. Understanding the interconnections among systems. Graphs, maps, geographic information systems, remote sensing (aerial photographs, satellite images), database and spreadsheet software, newspapers, books, computers, Internet, television, database and spreadsheet software, digital libraries, presentation devices, LCD projection device,“smart” whiteboards Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution: Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems. Maps, geographic information system, aerial photographs, remotely sensed images (aerial photos, satellite photos), presentation software, Internet, television, database, digital libraries, LCD projection devices,“smart” white boards Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity: Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others, staying open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives. Remotely sensed images (aerial photos, satellite photos), videography equipment, Internet, newspapers, maps, geographic information system, word processing software, large format printers, LCD projection devices,“smart” white boards Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills: Demonstrating teamwork and leadership; adapting to varied roles and responsibilities; working productively with others; exercising empathy; respecting diverse perspectives. Internet, newspapers, global positioning system, database and spreadsheet programs, geographic information systems, books, presentation software, digital libraries, video production tools Self-Direction: Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs, locating appropriate resources, transferring learning from one domain to another. Maps, spatial databases, online mapping programs, remote sensing, geographic information system Accountability and Adaptability: Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal; workplace and community contexts; setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others; tolerating ambiguity. Global positioning system, geographic information system, email (to submit assignments), electronic bulletin boards, online dialogs, historic maps, online map resources, online spatial databases and data sharing, presentation tools Social Responsibility: Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace, and community contexts. Geographic information system, global positioning system, databases, presentation software, personal management tools, Internet-based projects (e.g., GLOBE), personal digital assistants
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Information and Media Literacy:Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating and creating information in a variety of forms and media. Understanding the role of media in society.
Historical fiction, photos, internet and other information research tools,TV
Communication Skills:
Understanding, managing and creating effective oral, written and multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts.
ReadIng
Internet and other information research tools, Library of Congress american Memory database, print media, video games, novels, newspaper, email, science textbook
WrItIng
Chat rooms/discussion forums, cameras/ recording equipment, multimedia resources, video camera/editing, book production tools
Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking:
Exercising sound reasoning in understanding and making complex choices, understanding the interconnections among systems.
Internet and other information research tools, multi-media production tools
Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution:
Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems.
Internet and other information research tools, email, online collaboration tools
Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity:
Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others, staying open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives.
digital video/presentation tools, multi- media production tools
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills:
Demonstrating teamwork and leadership; adapting to varied roles and responsibilities; working productively with others; exercising empathy; respecting diverse perspectives.
Presentation tools, online message board, print publication tools
Self-Direction:
Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs, locating appropriate resources, transferring learning from one domain to another.
Internet and other information research tools
Accountability and Adaptability:
Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal; workplace and community contexts; setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others; tolerating ambiguity.
Internet and other information research tools, computer software
Social Responsibility:
Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace, and community contexts. Return to 21st Century Skills Index
Math ICT Skills for 4th Grade
Information and Media LiteracyAccessing and managing information. Integrating and creating information. Evaluating and analyzing information.
newspapers, books, spreadsheets, graphing programs, calculators, computers, Internet, films,tV programs,Websites, databases, internet and digital libraries
Communication Skills
Understanding, managing, and creating effective communications: orally, written, using multimedia.
Word processing programs, graphic programs, presentation software, desktop publishing programs
Critical thinking and Systems thinking
Use logical reasoning skills. Becoming numerate. Skillful in using various Problem-Solving strategies.
Word processing software, manipulatives, calculators, graphing calculators, spreadsheet software, probes, gPS, and geometry tool software.
Problem Identification, formulation and Solution
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Manipulatives, calculators, graphing calculators, Smart boards, presentation software.
Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity
Develop and communicate ideas to others.
digital cameras, laptop computers, multimedia presentation software, graphing calculators, probes/Cbrs, Website development software
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
Working well on a team. Exercising respect for diversity of opinions.
Calculators, newspapers, Internet, spreadsheet programs, presentation software, video equipment
Self-direction
Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning.
Calculators, computers, books, newspapers
Accountability and Adaptability
Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in various contexts. Setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others.
Internet, presentation software, word processing, desktop publishing
Social Responsibility
Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind. Demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts.
Internet, presentation software, newspapers
Return to 21st Century Skills Index
Science ICT Skills for 4th Grade
Information and Media LiteracyAccessing and managing information. Integrating and creating information. Evaluating and analyzing information.
Internet, sciLInks, online resources, Print resources (newspapers, Books, newspapers, Magazines), PDA’s,Web databases (NASA, EPA, NOAA, USGS, etc...) Observational and Measurement tools (microscopes, telescopes, probes) TV programs (NASA, Discovery, National Geographic), Multimedia applications Videos, DVD’s CD ROMs), calculators, telecommunications, spreadsheets, word-processing.
Communication Skills
Understanding, managing, and creating effective communications: (a) orally, (b) written, (c) using multimedia.
Video and audio recording devices, microphones, audio enhancement devices, assistive devices, digital recorders. computers, PDAs, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, email.
Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking
1. Exercising sound reasoning. 2. Making complex choices. 3. Understanding the interconnections among systems.
Drawing, graphing, and concept mapping software, observational and measurement tools (microscopes, telescopes, probes), digital cameras, digital recording devices, PDAs, calculators, computers, databases, print materials.
Problem Identification, formulation and Solution
1. Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems.
Computers, observational and measurement tools (microscopes, telescopes, probes), PDAs, spreadsheets, graphing tools, modeling software, word processing, Internet, databases, print materials.
Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity
1. Develop, implement and communicate new ideas to others.
Brainstorming software, collaboration software (including web-based collaborative network software), telecommunications, presentation software, digital cameras, projectors.
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
1. Demonstrating teamwork and working productively with others. 2. Demonstrating and the ability to adapt to varied roles and responsibilities. 3. Exercise empathy and respecting diverse perspectives.
Brainstorming software, collaboration software (including web-based collaborative network software), calculators, newspapers, Internet, spreadsheet programs, presentation software, video equipment, computers, team competitions (e.g. Science Olympics, Exploravision).
Self-Direction
1. Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs, locating resources, and transferring learning from one domain to another.
Planning, scheduling and evaluation tools (personal digital, computer, and web- based resources), calculators, computers, books, newspapers.
Accountability and Adaptability
1. Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace and community contexts. 2. Setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others.
Planning, scheduling and evaluation tools (personal digital, computer and web- based resources), Internet, presentation software, word processing.
Social Responsibility
1. Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind. 2. Demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts.
Web-based forums, online communities of learners.
Return to 21st Century Skills Index
Social Studies ICT Skills for 4th Grade
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving SkillsExercise sound reasoning in understanding. Make complex choices. Understand the interconnections among systems. Frame, analyze and solve problems.
• Search engines & strategies • Spreadsheet & graphing software • Online sources • Print resources • Digital images
• Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing)
• Multimedia resources (clip art, video, sound, animations)
• CAI & simulation software • Videoconferencing and interactive TV • TV,Video, & DVD • GiS & GPS tools
Contextual Learning Skills
The ability to take advantage of education in a variety of contexts both inside and outside the classroom; understanding that knowledge is acquired within a context.
• Search engines & strategies • Spreadsheet & graphing software • Online sources • Print resources
• Digital images • Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing)
• Multimedia resources (clip art, video, sound, animations)
• CAI & simulation software • Videoconferencing and interactive TV • TV,Video, & DVD • GiS & GPS tools
Communication
Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively.
• Search engines & strategies • Spreadsheet & graphing software • Online sources • Print resources • Digital images
• Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing)
• Multimedia resources (clip art, video, sound, animations) • CAI & simulation software
• Videoconferencing and interactive TV • TV,Video,& DVD • GiS & GPS tools
• Collaboration tools (wikis, listservs, email, asynchronous conferencing, Chat)
Information and Media Literacy
Understand, manage and create effective oral, written and/or multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts. Analyze, access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information in a variety of forms and media.
• Search engines & strategies
• Spreadsheet & graphing software • Online sources • Print resources • Digital images • Web publishing software
• Brainstorming software • Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing)
• Multimedia resources (clip art, video, sound, animations) • CAI & simulation software • Videoconferencing and interactive TV
• TV,Video,& DVD • GiS & GPS tools • Collaboration tools (wikis, listservs, email, asynchronous conferencing, Chat)
Creativity and innovation Skills
Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work. Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others. Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives.
• Graphics software (drawing, painting, image editing) • Web publishing software
• Desktop publishing software (word processing & layout programs) • Spreadsheet & graphing software
• Database creation software • Concept mapping/graphic organizers (ex.inspiration, Timeliner)
• Collaboration tools (wikis, listservs, email, asynchronous conferencing, Chat) • Presentation tools • GiS & GPS tools
• CAI software • Videoconferencing and interactive television • Production tools (digital photography & video) • Blogs
Collaboration Skills
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with diverse teams.Willing to be helpful and make necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal.
•Web publishing software • Brainstorming software • digital networking tools • Cai & simulation software •Videoconferencing and interactive TV • authoring software • email • Cellular phones • Blogs • asynchronous discussion boards •Multimedia production tools •Online chat • Wikis • Listservs •real-time videoconferencing
Return to 21st Century Skills Index
Geography ICT Skills for 4th Grade
Information and Media Literacy
Accessing and managing information. Integrating and creating information. Evaluating and analyzing information.
Audio/video tapes, films,tV programs, tape/video recorders, newspapers, books, computers, geographic information systems, global positioning systems, remote sensing (aerial photographs and satellite imagery), database and spreadsheet software, Internet and digital libraries
Communication Skills
Understanding, managing, and creating effective communications: orally, written and using multimedia.
graphics programs, printers, copiers, computer presentation tools, maps (hard copy and digital), word processor, e-mail, desktop publishing programs
Critical thinking and Systems thinking
Exercising sound reasoning. Making complex choices. Understanding the interconnections among systems.
Graphs, maps, geographic information systems, remote sensing (aerial photographs, satellite images), database and spreadsheet software, newspapers, books, computers, Internet, television, database and spreadsheet software, digital libraries, presentation devices, LCD projection device,“smart” whiteboards
Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution:
Ability to frame, analyze and solve problems.
Maps, geographic information system, aerial photographs, remotely sensed images (aerial photos, satellite photos), presentation software, Internet, television, database, digital libraries, LCD projection devices,“smart” white boards
Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity:
Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others, staying open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives.
Remotely sensed images (aerial photos, satellite photos), videography equipment, Internet, newspapers, maps, geographic information system, word processing software, large format printers, LCD projection devices,“smart” white boards
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills:
Demonstrating teamwork and leadership; adapting to varied roles and responsibilities; working productively with others; exercising empathy; respecting diverse perspectives.
Internet, newspapers, global positioning system, database and spreadsheet programs, geographic information systems, books, presentation software, digital libraries, video production tools
Self-Direction:
Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs, locating appropriate resources, transferring learning from one domain to another.
Maps, spatial databases, online mapping programs, remote sensing, geographic information system
Accountability and Adaptability:
Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal; workplace and community contexts; setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others; tolerating ambiguity.
Global positioning system, geographic information system, email (to submit assignments), electronic bulletin boards, online dialogs, historic maps, online map resources, online spatial databases and data sharing, presentation tools
Social Responsibility:
Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace, and community contexts.
Geographic information system, global positioning system, databases, presentation software, personal management tools, Internet-based projects (e.g., GLOBE), personal digital assistants
Return to 21st Century Skills Index